2023-2024 Athletic Parent Meetings
ALL incoming 7th-12th grade student-athletes need to have at least one parent attend one of the meetings prior to playing in the first contest.
July 18th 6:00pm OHS Cafeteria
July 24th 6:00pm OHS Cafeteria
July 25th 6:00pm OHS Cafeteria
Monday, at the June Board Meeting, Dr. McAlpin presented the Employee of the Month award to our District Custodial Coordinator, Dixie Fusilier. Congratulations Ms. Dixie!
Congratulations to Xander Parks who was named to the 3A THSCA Super Elite Team!
Congratulations to our athlete's that were named to the THSBCA Elite and All State Team!
3A All State Elite Team - Jason Bodin
3A 2nd Team All State - Kyle Michael
3A 3rd Team All State - Rusten Traxler
The military and social officers of Orangefield High School's drill team, Sophisticats, attended the American Dance and Drill Team officer camp in Dallas/Rockwall and learned many leadership skills along with earning the following individual awards:
All American Honorable Mentions:
Lt. Landri Bertrand, Lt. Karleigh Engle, Lt. Makayla Merendino, and President Elyse Gunter
All American:
Capt. Georgia Jones, Lt. Madison Moore, and Lt. Blair Butler
All American Kick Company, Dance Company and Outstanding Performer in Dance:
Capt. Georgia Jones
Social officer Outstanding Performer:
President Elyse Gunter
The social officers as a team earned the Gussie Nell Davis Team of the Week award, which is the team with the most unity, improvement and outstanding work ethic.
The military officers as a team earned the Grand Champion Team of the Week, which is the team with outstanding performance and personal enthusiasm.
Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Natalie Dickens, and our Salutatorian, Brayden Parker!
Last night at the BabeZaharias Golf Awards, Xander and Lincoln Parks were named the Babe Zaharias Boys Golfers of The Year and Coach Todd Trawhon was named the Babe Zaharias Boys Golf Coach of The Year.
Congratulation to our OES Teacher of the Year Becky Sparks!
OHS Health Science classes have had several guest speakers over the last couple of weeks. Shelby Bryan, EMT, and Nathan Heuler, Paramedic, from Acadian Ambulance Service, and Lance Mendoza, CRNA with Anesthesia Associates, spoke with students about the education and career paths available in their fields of healthcare and demonstrated some of the skills used in their daily life. Also, Helen Simmons, RN, CDCES from Baptist Hospital Diabetic Education Department, spoke with pharmacology students about the different types of insulin and proper injection technique. We would like to extend a big thank you to these professionals for taking time out of their schedules to inspire students in our community!
Two Orangefield High School students, Jackson Humplik and Nathan Miller, participated in the 3rd Annual Career & Technical Education Signing Day at Lamar State College Orange.
Jackson Humplik and Nathan Miller received the Cloeren Incorporated Scholarship. This scholarship will allow Jackson and Miller to earn an associates degree in Mechatronics, (Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Maintenance).
A very special thank you to Dr. Thomas Johnson, President Lamar State College Orange for hosting the CTE Signing Day and to Cloeren Incorporated for their generous support of Orangefield High School students.
April 23rd was the county finals for the 119th annual Stark Reading Contest. Kaitlyn Jenkins (Declamation) and Matthew Whitten (Interpretive Reading) faced really tough competition from the other four Orange county school districts. Matthew Whitten (pictured) beat out the four other competitors in Interpretive Reading earning an additional $5,000 in scholarship funds.
Megan Hanks with Neches Federal Credit Union came to speak to Mrs. Spears' Principles of Human Services class about Financial Literacy. She covered checking vs. savings accounts, gross vs. net pay, expenses after graduation, building a budget, credit scores, and establishing and improving credit.
Abby Broussard, Kaitlyn Jenkins, and Maddy Wernig were chosen to participate in the Youth Leadership of Southeast Texas. They organized a supply drive to help support the Rainbow Room which serves Orange County. This organization helps foster families by supplying various items that foster children may need such as clothing, hygiene items, diapers, etc. Orangefield High School collected close to 1,000 items to donate to this cause. The girls had to present their project and were recognized at the Leadership of Southeast Texas meeting last week.
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats defeated the East Chambers Lady Bucs 16-0 in 3 innings.
Abigail Curphey got the start on the mound with 2 strikeouts in an inning of work. Charlee Sanches closed the door in the last two innings giving up 1 hit, with 3 strikeouts.
The Lady Bobcats tallied 14 hits total on the day, highlighted by Harleigh Rawls and Charlee Sanches back to back homeruns in the first inning. Harleigh Rawls led the way with 2 hits, including a homerun, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored. Charlee Sanches also had 2 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored. Aubree Beck was 2 for 3 on the night with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Emily Meyers was 2 for 3 with a double 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Paris Becker had 2 hits, with an RBI and a run scored. Hallee Becker had a hit, a walk, an RBI and 2 runs scored. Alysen Vincent had a double, a walk, 2 RBIs, and a run scored. Rylee Dougay had a hit, an RBI and 2 runs scored. Haylee Spears had a double to right center, and Abigail Curphey added a single.
The Lady Bobcats grab their 20th win of the season, and improve to 10-2 in district play. They will travel to Buna on Friday with JV beginning at 5:00 and varsity at 6:30.
Congratulations to Orangefield’s Pete Ragusa and Kountze’s Zac Sells on earning spots on the inaugural Texas High School Coaches Association Class 3A Super Elite Team! #409Sports
Holiday Reminder: Staff Development/Student Holiday will be Monday, April 10th. No school for students.
Congratulations to the OHS Wind Ensemble for earning Sweepstakes at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading! Straight 1’s - Great day to be a Bobcat! We Believe!!!
